Sinner or a saint? (Poll)

[Clover Heart 978]

I have a problem with the terminology. I don't believe in sin or saints. Call me nit-picky.

 

I think for a majority of things, it's very subjective. My morality isn't your morality and vice versa. For that matter, morality itself is not an objective thing. I think there are certain things we can generally agree on. For example, it's wrong to kill people. However, if we put some context on that, it becomes a bit more divisive. If the situation is that person A is being brutally assaulted by person B and seriously thinks that his/her life may be in danger, is it wrong for person A to kill person B? Some people might say that killing a person in any situation is wrong. Other people might think that person A is justified and therefor not in the wrong. Still other people may need more detail on this to make a definitive judgment on whether or not this is right or wrong.

 

I will say that I try to follow rules most of the time. That is, I did, until I came up against some moronic ones. The bike laws, for example, where I live are fucking stupid. A bike here is technically considered a "vehicle." Meaning that bikes are supposed to ride in the road. I'm sorry, but cyclist vs. pedestrian, the pedestrian may fall and get hurt, but overall, there shouldn't be any major injuries. Cyclist vs. semi, however, is way more dangerous. I'd say the cyclist is likely to die in that situation. Especially since there are some pretty dumbass drivers over here that don't freaking look where they're going. So when it's that type of situation, I prioritize my well-being over any laws.

 

I don't know if that really answers your question at all... I guess I'll just say, it's all situational.

Edited January 22, 2014 by Clover Heart

[Cerbyrus 63]

Neither of those.

Atheist. I honestly think religion just mainly consists of people who are scared to go to hell, because that's what people told them, so they start believing so. Isn't it really egocentric? The desire to go to heaven. The only reason you'd actually help other people is so you'd go to heaven in the end, so YOU will have a great afterlife.

 

And also, what does it teach somebody who has, for example, raped a woman to go to Hell? Doesn't it meaning burning forever and forever? Does this unrape the woman? What does it teach the rapist? That's a legitimate question, and it's never been awnsered by anyone ever.

 

Sorry, getting off topic. I guess, if I had to choose, both. I'm human. That's enough reason. Humans are an extremly flawed race and I also have a tendency to insult people (a lot) who go IMO to far on topics like religion. By that I mean, trying to convert people into a certain religion (this is something I honestly want the vocal minority of the brony community to realize to), or extremely aggresive behaviour towards homosexuals/people with a different religion/state of mind. But, like I said, I respect everybody's believes/religion, but I just want the respect I earn, which I DO give in first instance, and if they don't I'll just tell them to shut the fuck up.

[NocturnalRainbow 248]

I would say everyone is technically both because I doubt there is a single person on earth with entirely good tendencies or entirely bad ones. With me I wanted to put what the majority of my actions were so I put sinner ._.

I know that sounds pretty bad and I can be a nice guy when I want to but I tend to be quick to anger and most of the time I seem to be in a pretty foul mood. I tend to lash out at people a lot...

[Guest]

Definitely both. I have morals, obviously. I would never hurt, bully, and intentionally hurt anyone/thing.

 

But we all make mistakes. We all lie. I have my vices. But...I think the Marilyn Monroe quote applies.

 

"I'm pretty, but I'm not beautiful.

I sin, but I'm not the devil

I'm good, but I'm not an angel"

 

[Zekromic 1,054]

both, if there's something that I discovered in life, it's that right and wrong are not absolute, nor are good and evil, and we humans will always have flaws, as much as we have virtues. I might consider myself a good person, but I accepted my darkest thoughts as being part of me, and not worth trying to get rid of. 

[Frostgage 7,975]

I don't think anyone in the world is purely a sinner or saint. Humans with only good or bad qualities just don't exist. I feel like I have good intentions with almost everything that I do, but I can also be selfish sometimes. I guess the whole sinner/saint label is just very vague.

 

P.S. I'm not religious, if that's important. But I have no issue with anyone who is.

[Neon Fire 473]

Both.  I try to be as good as I can, but there are things I do that wouldn't be considered right.  No human is perfect.

[Frith is Magick 1,471]

 

Sinner, and proud of it!

 

I don't subscribe to christian ideologies, including "sin" or "hell", but by their definitions, I am a sinner. I am a fairly nice person, crazy at times, but overall decent to others. I don't want to go off topic, but being a Pagan sinner doesn't mean I'm an @$$. Besides, saints tend to seem like quite unpleasant individuals.

 

As the old saying goes: "heaven for the climate, hell for the company."

[Gone Airbourne 21,977]

http://youtu.be/GCUNaVo51BQ

 

We’re good and we’re evil, which one will I be today?

There’s saints and sinners
Life’s a gamble and you might lose
There’s cowards and heroes
Both have been known now to break the rules
There’s lovers and haters
The strong and the weak will all have their day
We’re devils and angels
Which one will I be today?

 

Let the lyrics of this song explain to you why...

[Princess Periwinkle 3,775]

Both.

 

I consider myself a sinner. I am a broken human being. I mess up. I generally suck.

 

I try to be a good person. I am courteous, I go out of my way to be nice to people.

 

I don't consider myself all the way on either side.

[RaptorJaysus 178]

There is no one who is truly a saint. That would include never committing any of the "Seven Deadly Sins" which is pretty much what makes us human. Also, if you cross me the wrong way, brace yourself.

[Treble Bolt 1,122]

Sinner of course. Claiming to be a saint in any way shape or form means I have a high degree of virtue and holiness.  By far I do not, and should not even try to claim that, lest my own self-righteous thoughts get out of control.

[TheEngineer 188]

Both! I have good intentions in life and really enjoy helping people, but I do engage in some activities that some would consider "sinful" with absolutely no shame! 

Edited January 31, 2014 by TheEngineer